Sen. John McCain says President Obama’s nominee for defense secretary, Chuck Hagel, is likely to be confirmed soon. Hagel’s nomination had been held up by a procedural filibuster.

A report says that the 7.2-square mile area of Detroit considered to be its “downtown” has more wealth, educated people and diversity than the city as a whole. The report also says per capita income in the downtown area is higher and vacant units are starting to be purchased more.